Social Worker MSW

Job Overview:

The Social Worker collaborates with members of the healthcare team to facilitate the progression of the patient's treatment and discharge plan.

This position incorporates assessment, care coordination, and education of the patient/caregiver/healthcare team to reach appropriate goals from hospitalization and post-hospitalization care.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Graduation from an accredited graduate school of social work with an MSW Masters in Social Work degree
• State licensure required by the NJ State Board of Social Work examiners
• Licenses Social worker LSW or licensed clinical social worker LCSW depending upon years of social work experience and clinical course work LSW may render clinical social work services under the direct supervision of an LCSW

Preferred:

• Case Management certification preferred
• One or more years of experience in an acute hospital setting is preferred

Scheduling Requirements:

• This is a per diem position

Essential Functions:

• The Social Worker provides direct clinical social work services to patients and their families in an interdisciplinary team approach
• Completing initial psycho-social assessments on assigned patients
• Providing psychotherapeutic counseling with individuals, family or groups as needed
• Giving clinical consultations as needed,
• Providing patient centered advocacy,
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary team,
• Managing complex discharge plans, building and maintaining relationships with internal/external resources,
• Making referrals to community agencies and entitlement programs, and continuing ongoing education
• The Social Worker ensures continuity of care for patients with complex post-acute needs and maximizes the patients and families abilities to meet the continuing needs within their social and financial framework
• The social worker demonstrates understanding of all stages of growth and development to assess each patient s age specific needs to provide individual treatment and care.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Retirement Plans
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • Life & Accidental Death Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Wellness Programs
  • Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
  • Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer